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[Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy with EDAP LT-01 lithotriptor].
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|April 1, 1988
Summary
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) effectively treats upper urinary tract stones, particularly those smaller than 30 mm. Many patients achieve successful fragmentation and become stone-free within three months, often without anesthesia.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Nephrology
- Medical Technology
Context:
- Upper urinary tract stones affect a significant patient population.
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a common treatment modality.
- The EDAP LT-01 device is a specific ESWL technology.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of EDAP LT-01 ESWL for upper urinary tract stones.
- To determine factors influencing stone fragmentation success.
- To assess complication rates and patient outcomes.
Summary:
- ESWL with the EDAP LT-01 device was used in 77 patients with upper urinary tract stones.
- Successful fragmentation rates were high for stones <21 mm (96%) and varied based on size and manipulation for larger or ureteral stones.
- 89% of successful treatments resulted in patients being stone-free within 3 months, with low complication rates.
Impact:
- ESWL with EDAP LT-01 is effective for stones <30 mm, with potential for outpatient treatment without anesthesia.
- Fragmentation success is size-dependent, guiding treatment indications.
- The study provides evidence for the clinical utility of this ESWL technology in managing upper urinary tract calculi.